Gospel Daily with Josh Weidmann
The Sight-Giving Power of Grace, Part 2
Series: Seeing the Light
Scripture: John 9:24-41
Episode: 501

Scripture Summary:

In John 9:24 –41, the Pharisees question the healed man again, urging him to say that Jesus is a sinner. But he stands firm, saying, "I was blind, and now I see." He challenges their disbelief by reasoning that God doesn't listen to sinners, and that never before has anyone opened the eyes of a man born blind—clearly pointing to Jesus as being from God. Offended by his boldness, the Pharisees cast him out.

Later, Jesus finds the man and reveals Himself as the Son of Man. The man believes and worships Him. Jesus then declares that He came so the blind may see and those who think they see may become blind. The Pharisees ask if they are blind too, and Jesus responds that their claim to spiritual sight makes their guilt remain.

Key themes include: spiritual sight vs. spiritual blindness, bold witness under persecution, faith leading to worship, and Jesus as the one who reveals truth and brings judgment.